The flag of Türkiye
The white star and crescent on a red field are historic symbols of the nation.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Ankara
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Turkish lira
- Population
- 85,878,556
The flag of Türkiye is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Asia. The white star and crescent on a red field are historic symbols of the nation.
The flag of Türkiye
The white star and crescent on a red field are historic symbols of the nation. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Ankara is the capital of Türkiye, in Western Asia, part of Asia.
Currency
The official currency of Türkiye is the Turkish lira (TRY).
People
Türkiye is home to around 85,878,556 people.
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